Opera’s bad boys take the lead for State Opera SA 2015
State Opera brings out big guns, some intriguing rarities and a major commitment to opera’s future.
October 7, 2014
Benedetti, Balsom and De Niese join The Impossible Orchestra
Classical celebrities mix it with the likes of Kylie, Elton and Pharrell for Beach Boys charity release.
October 7, 2014
Westlake and Lior win big, as ABC Classics dominates 2014 ARIAs
ABC Classics makes a clean sweep taking all four gongs in the ARIA Fine Art categories. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 7, 2014
Sydney’s harbourside wharves echo with the voices of the past
Sydney Theatre Company's new app, 'The Road to Barangaroo', takes users on a guided tour through the city's waterfront.
October 6, 2014
Royal Concertgebouw new Chief Conductor divides the critics
Italian maestro Daniele Gatti will succeed Mariss Jansons in 2016, but not everyone’s happy. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 4, 2014
Therapy developed to cure ‘musician’s cramp’
Pianist Rae de Lisle's research gives hope to sufferers of debilitating condition.
October 3, 2014
Misplaced Mozart masterpiece materialises
Four precious pages of one of Mozart’s most beloved compositions is found in Budapest. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 3, 2014
Carnegie Hall to stream Mutter, Wang and DiDonato for free
Leonidas Kavakos and Daniil Trifonov complete the bill as New York’s iconic venue broadcasts live in November. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 2, 2014
ABC struggles to keep staff anxieties about cuts under wraps
As the board meets to discuss changes, Quentin Dempster sets the record straight on Classic FM.
October 1, 2014
ARIA Classical Awards 2014 nominations announced
Emma Matthews takes on the nation's biggest orchestra for the Best Classical Album ARIA.
October 1, 2014
Pinchgut launches 2015 season with Vivaldi and Grétry
Tyrants, lovers and fools aplenty to be found two rarely performed operas premiering in Australia.
September 30, 2014
ABC Classic FM Station Manager calls foul on rumours
Richard Buckham defends the station saying alleged changes to Classic FM are “baseless”. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 29, 2014
Senior ABC journalist slams proposals to take Classic FM off airwaves
Former Staff Director at ABC Quentin Dempster speaks out on proposed changes to programming.
September 26, 2014